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Karnataka reports 8,161 new Covid-19 cases, total discharges breach 2 lakh mark
KARNATAKA : Karnataka on Tuesday reported a sharp spike of 8,161 new COVID-19 cases and 148 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 2,91,826 and the death toll to 4,958, the Health department said.The day also saw 6,814 patients getting discharged after recovery, taking the total number of discharges so far past the two lakh mark.Of the 8,161 fresh cases reported today, 2,294 cases were from Bengaluru Urban alone.As of August 25 evening, cumulatively 2,91,826 COVID- 19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 4,958 deaths and 2,04,439 discharges, the Health department said in its bulletin.It said, out of the 82,410 active cases, 81,659 patients are in isolation at designated hospitals and are